Tag: Buddhist

Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha, is the founder of Buddhism. Lord Buddha attained “Enlightenment” under the Bodhi tree. After attaining Nirvana, Lord Buddha became a figure who provided the wisdom he obtained and helped billions of people end their suffering and achieve the state of Nirvana.

Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism are the two primary branches of Buddhism. The people of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia predominantly follow Theravada, while East Asia is known for its widespread support of Mahayana Buddhism.